Sun Microsystems X6450 manual Introduction, Terms and References Used in This Book

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Introduction

This chapter contains the following topics:

■“Terms and References Used in This Book” on page 1

■“Installation Overview” on page 2

■“Routine Power On and Power Off” on page 3

■“About Diskless Servers” on page 5

■“About the Boot Process” on page 10

■“RAID Configuration” on page 15

■“Installing an Operating System” on page 17

■“Directing Console Output” on page 17

■“Accessing BIOS Configuration Utilities and Selecting a Boot Device” on page 13

Terms and References Used in This Book

Note the following terms used in this book:

■The term server module refers to the Sun Blade X6450 server hardware.

■The term chassis refers to the Sun Blade 6000 modular system.

■The term remote drive refers to a disk drive that is located outside the server module, but is configured to serve as a local drive.

■The server module includes a service processor (SP), which is IPMI-compatible software integrated into the motherboard. This can be either:

■Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) – Sun Blade X6450 server modules are currently shipped with an ILOM service processor.

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Contents Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Grub Installing and Configuring the Server ModuleContents Index Preface Using Unix CommandsRelated Documentation Shell PromptsTypographic Conventions Third-Party Web Sites Product UpdatesDocumentation, Support, and Training Sun Welcomes Your Comments Terms and References Used in This Book IntroductionInstallation Overview Insert the server module into a powered chassis Routine Power On and Power OffTo Apply Standby Power To Power On Main Power for All Server Components1Server Module Front Panel To Shut Down Main PowerAbout Diskless Servers Compact Flash Drive Solid State Disk Drive SSD Connecting to SAS Devices1SAS Connection Summary External Connecton to the 10 GbE Ethernet Connections Internal Connection to a Sun Blade 6000 Disk Module3shows the configuration About the Boot ProcessBootloader Bios and Bios Configuration UtilitiesGrub Windows Bootloader2BIOS Configuration Utilities Save your changes To Configure Netboot or Compact Flash BootTo Configure the QLogic Fibre Channel in the Bios Enable the PCIe ExpressModule as a boot deviceTo Load an OS Over the Network Netboot RAID ConfigurationTo Configure the Sun Blade 0/1 RAID Expansion Module To Configure the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion ModuleDirecting Console Output Installing an Operating SystemSun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide September Locate the desired slot in the chassis Inserting the Server ModuleTo Insert the Server Module Remove the filler panel Rotate the ejectors down until they snap into place LED BehaviorAccessing and Configuring the Ilom Log in to the CMM Ilom CLI Type the command Displaying the Service Processor’s Ilom IP AddressConnecting to the Ilom To Display the Service Processor’s Ilom IP AddressTo Connect to the Ilom Web GUI Type your user name and passwordTo log on to the ILOM, type $ ssh root@ipaddress Type the password when prompted. The default is changemeTo Connect to the Ilom CLI Click LogTo log out, type Accessing and Configuring the ElomTo Display the Service Processor’s Elom IP Address Displaying the Service Processor’s Elom IP AddressTo Connect to the Elom Web GUI Connecting to the ElomTo Connect to the Elom CLI Type the user name and passwordClick Login Log in to the CMM Ilom To Configure the Service Processor’s Network ConfigurationType the following commands To log out, type exitTo Access the System Console Directly Accessing the System ConsoleTo start the system console, type To Access the System Console Using the Ilom CLITo Access the System Console Using the Elom CLI To power on the system, type the commandType a valid user name and password. For example To Access the System Console Using the Ilom WebClick the Launch Redirection tab 6Remote Control ScreenType the default user name and password To Access the System Console Using the Elom WebSun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide September 8Selections forBooting the Operating System 9Dongle Cable Connections Dongle Cable Connections1Dongle Cable Connectors Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide September Installation Worksheet Table A-1Installation Worksheet Appendix a Installation Worksheet GMT P E N D I X B Introduction to the Bios RAID Configuration Utility Hot-Plug Addition Conditions Hot-Unplug and Plug Replacement or Reinsertion ConditionsHot-Unplug Removal Conditions To Start the Bios RAID Configuration Utility Running the Bios RAID Configuration UtilityTo Navigate the Bios RAID Configuration Utility Using the ACU to Create and Manage ArraysSelect Create Arrays from the main ACU menu Start the Bios RAID Configuration utilityTo Start the ACU To Create a New Array With the ACURestart the computer To Make an Array Bootable With the ACUTo Manage Existing Arrays With the ACU To Initialize Disk Drives With the ACUSelect Rescan Drives from the main ACU menu To Rescan Disk Drives With the ACUTo Perform a Secure Erase on Disk Drives With the ACU To Stop a Secure Erase in Progress WithPress Esc until you are prompted to exit Using the -Select Utility to Modify REM SettingsTo Start Using a -SelectUtility To Apply Changes and Exit a -SelectUtilitySome options might not be available To Modify General Settings With a -SelectUtilityTable B-2SAS-Specific REM Settings To Modify SAS-Specific REM Settings With a Select UtilityTo Locate Disk Drives With the Disk Utilities Using the Disk Utilities to Manage Disk DrivesTo Format or Verify a Disk Drive With the Disk Utilities Select Disk Utilities Initializing a RAID ArrayTo Identify Disk Drives With the Disk Utilities Figure B-1Adaptec RAID Controller Utility Arcu Initial View Select Array Configuration UtilityType yes When you have selected a drive, press EnterSelect Initialize Drives. a list of drives appears Select drives to initializeSelect the drives to be included in the array Select Create Array from the main menuPress Enter or click Done to proceed After you make your selections, press EnterMake the following selections Figure B-7Write Cache Warning Click Enter to proceedACU IndexPage Index